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Identify Elements Automatically

The Identify Elements Automatically functionality that was introduced in MicroStation V8 was introduced to reduce the number of clicks required for functions such as deletion of elements. By enabling elements to be “automatically” highlighted when the cursor is passed over them, this means that only a single click is required to accept deletion of the element that is highlighted. In earlier versions of V8, this was introduced as a function of AccuSnap, and so could only be activated when AccuSnap was enabled.

In MicroStation V8 XM Edition, while this functionality is still controlled by the AccuSnap settings, there is no longer a requirement for AccuSnap to be enabled for elements to be identified automatically. This means that if you temporarily toggle AccuSnap off, Identify Elements Automatically will still work!

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